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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX30

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was released 6 months after the WX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores versus the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Sony WX30

 Fujifilm JZ200 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 WX30 Fujifilm JZ200 
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony WX30

 Fujifilm JZ200 WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the WX30.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and WX30.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography advice
Sony WX30 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography details
Sony WX30 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average in class (135g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (117g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
42
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ200
Vlogging with Sony WX30
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $259